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Husband & Wife welcomes couples to shop for lingerie, edible treats, adult games, and other intimate products in a tasteful, classy atmosphere free of graphic images and offensive language. Those in search of enticing wearables can browse a colorful, lacy array of baby dolls and camisoles, such as this ruffled blue number ($38) and sheer black top ($38).

Arbor Day Nursery's gardeners nurture a vast variety of vegetation and outdoor accessories to help keep lawns looking lush and luxe throughout any season. Help a home get into the haunting spirit with pumpkins ($3–$6), or give the mailman a festive fright by playfully popping out from behind an extra-large 10-gallon shrub ($35). Fruit trees ($45) put the fun back into produce picking by providing easy access to homegrown apricots, pears, or wax, and vessels and ornaments such as colorful clay pots, fountains, statues, and benches ($25–$300) create a comfortable, whimsical living space that any bird would be proud to bathe in.

Entering one of The Framing Establishment's locations is like walking into an art gallery. Large traditional landscapes and contemporary abstracts hang on the walls, and shadow boxes housing portraits and collectibles line the shelves. Amid this modern decor, professional framers scuttle about, sizing objects and answering customers' questions. They help their patrons pick out ready-made frames and art or consult with them to determine flattering custom mouldings and mats for their photos or most impressive parking tickets. They also help customers transform their TVs into works of art by providing frames and fabrics that complement home furnishings.

Sweet William Floral and Design's aesthetically inclined duo beautifies homes, weddings, and special events with custom floral bouquets and assorted gifts. Surprise a loved one on an anniversary or treat a cat to an elegant snack with a vase flower arrangement filled with fresh blossoms ($30+). A wedding bouquet ($80+) adds vibrancy to a hallowed ceremony, and wedding attendees dazzle newlyweds with gifts, including jewelry, home décor, and cards ($5–$80). Green plants ($25+) add comfort to living quarters, and bouquets of a dozen balloons ($10) help parents compete with a magical nanny's flying umbrella.

At 4,500 independently owned and operated stores spread across the nation, Ace Hardware carries the tools and tips homeowners need to complete plumbing projects, electrical work, or aesthetic alterations to gardens or backyards. Celebrating 88 years in existence, the stores stock well-organized aisles with brand-name products from Craftsman, DeWalt, and Scotts perfect for simple afternoon projects or extensive overhauls to the fleet of antique rickshaws in the garage.

Release the tension, wipe away the years, find the beauty within and let your stress flow away with the soothing comfort at the Cottage. Cottage Retreat Salon & Spa is the passage to your dreams, where answers come quickly, and the troubles of the day melt away like morning dew.